University Teacher

Offer Description

Institute of Biomedicine is looking for a University Teacher for a fixed term position which focuses on the following teaching areas: bioimaging informatics, artificial intelligence and machine learning based (image) data analysis. The position will be filled from 1 January 2027 onwards (or as agreed) for three years.

Job description

The position of a university teacher includes a wide range of teaching duties within the degree programmes in biomedical sciences, medicine and dentistry. Teaching duties and course responsibilities are primarily within undergraduate education, including our international Master’s programmes (the Master’s programme in Bioimaging and the Master’s programme in Drug Discovery and Development). Teaching duties include, amongst other things, the planning and conducting of lectures, examinations, practical assignments and online teaching. Teaching may be conducted in both Finnish and English. The role also includes supervising theses, tasks related to the organisation, planning and development of teaching, high-level research work, and university administrative duties. The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in research in the field and to apply for research funding. Read more about studying at the Faculty of Medicine.

Who we are looking for

According to the qualification requirements, a person selected for the post of a university teacher is must have

• an applicable higher university degree
• good teaching skills

When assessing the merits of the applicants, the following will be taken into account

• the teaching and research expertise within the relevant field
• teacher training
• the ability to produce study materials and multifaceted teaching
• recent publications in the field as well as other academic merits

To succeed in this role, you will need

• experience of modern machine learning methods
• an understanding of deep neural networks
• programming skills, particularly in the Python programming language and relevant development environments
• experience of biomedical imaging
• an enthusiastic and innovative approach to teaching
• the ability to supervise international students
• excellent spoken and written English
• strong teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure (time management, managing multiple tasks simultaneously)
• the ability to deliver multifaceted teaching and develop digital learning environments

The eligibility criteria for the position must be met by the end of the application period.

The following may be considered as an advantage

• a doctoral degree in a relevant field
• previous experience of publishing, teaching and supervising in the field
• a proven track record of securing research funding
• international research experience
• experience of high-performance computing or parallel computing environments
• proficiency in Finnish
• a vision for the direction of research in this role
• familiarity with the degree programmes offered by the University of Turku and the Faculty of Medicine
• practical experience of teaching/teaching responsibilities and research in the field of biomedicine
• compatibility of the candidate’s own research topics with the research priorities of the Institute of Biomedicine

We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Benefits

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. Please read more about University of Turku as an employer from our Come work with us! pages.

The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the University's commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers.

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The University of Turku is among the top of the world’s universities in most rankings and among the best universities in the world in certain fields. Our high-quality basic research, a multidisciplinary research profile and close cooperation in research infrastructures creates the basis for international top research. Read more about University of Turku in international university rankings.

The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:

• City of Turku
• Welcome visitor
• International House of Turku
• Working culture: infoFinland.fi
• This is Finland
• Careers in Southwest Finland
• Finland - a superpower of education and innovations | University of Turku (utu.fi)

Salary and trial period

The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel (levels 4-6). In addition, a personal performance-based salary component is paid. At the beginning of the employment, the gross monthly salary is typically approximately EUR 3197-4671, depending on previous experience and expertise. The amount of the salary is defined when the employment contract is prepared. A six (6) month trial period applies to the position.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system by 4 November 2026 4 pm.

Applications should include:

• CV (use this template)
• list of publications
• motivation letter
• teaching portfolio in accordance with the University guidelines
• copy of a degree certificate
• contact information of two referees
• other relevant documents

Additional information

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Pekka Ruusuvuori, pekka.ruusuvuori@utu.fi

In case you need help with the application process, please turn to HR Specialist Kristiina Nuutila, kristiina.nuutila@utu.fi, +358 50 313 5224

Institute of Biomedicine

Research at the Institute of Biomedicine is divided into three functional units: Infection and Immunity, Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology, and Cancer research. Research at our Institute includes both biomedical basic research and translational research, and the unit division expresses our research priorities.

The Faculty of Medicine is a high level, international and innovative research and education unit in biomedicine, clinical medicine, dentistry and health and nursing sciences, as well as a major social contributor to health promotion, disease genesis, in the research of diagnostics and treatment and in the development of the health service and education system. The faculty provides research-based multidisciplinary undergraduate education in educational programs that educate diverse and critically minded specialists. The research is multidisciplinary and results in new information aimed at promoting the health of the population and better patient care.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

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Information for the applicant

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Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: University of Turku
• Country: Finland
• City: Turku
• Postal Code: 20014
• Street: Turun yliopisto

Contact

• City: Turku
• Website: http://www.utu.fi/en/
• Postal Code: FI-20014